KPK Searched House, Banjarnegara Regent Budhi Sarwono Has Assets Of IDR 23.8 Billion

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) noted that the Regent of Banjarnegara, Budhi Sarwono had assets worth Rp. 23.8 billion.

This amount is based on the 2020 State Administrators Wealth Report (LHKPN) submitted by Budi on January 25, 2021.

Referring to the data listed on the official website elhkpn.kpk.go.id, the assets owned by Budhi with details of land and buildings are worth Rp. 1,292,495,014 (Rp 1.29 billion).

"Land and buildings covering an area of 770 m2/72 m2 in the Regency/City of Banjarnegara, the income itself is Rp. 1,159,595.00 (Rp1.15 billion). Then, the land covering an area of 671 m2 in the Regency/City of Banjarnegara, the proceeds alone are worth Rp. 132,900,014 (Rp132 million)," wrote LHPKN data quoted by VOI, Wednesday, August 11.

Furthermore, Budhi's assets include other movable prices of Rp. 54,200,000 (Rp. 54.2 million), securities of Rp. 10,826,607,919 (Rp. 10.8 billion). Then the price in the form of cash and cash equivalents amounted to Rp11,639,414,368 (Rp11.6 billion).

With this row, the total wealth belonging to Budhi Sarwono reached Rp. 23,812,717,301 or around Rp. 23.8 billion. Previously, the KPK searched the official residence and private house of the Regent of Banjarnegara Budhi Sarwono. The search was related to allegations of corruption and gratification cases at the Banjarnegara PUPR Service in 2017-2018.

"The investigative team has continued to search two locations, namely the official residence of the Banjarnegara Regent on Jalan Dipayuda, Kutabanjarnegara Village and a residence in Krandengan," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri.

However, he did not specify what evidence was found by investigators at the two locations. This is because the search is still ongoing.

"The investigative team is currently still collecting evidence related to this case," said Ali.

"We will provide further information regarding the development of the activity," he added.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is currently investigating allegations of corruption and gratification at the Banjarnegara PUPR Office in 2017-2018. This rasuah practice is related to procurement, chartering, and rental activities.

Unfortunately, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) still has not explained who the parties are named as suspects in this case. Later, the announcement of the suspect and the chronology of the alleged corruption will be announced when the detention is carried out.